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Photograph caption dated October 11, 1957 reads "Louis 'Satchmo' Armstrong, left, accepts degree of Doctor of Jazz from Walter T. Coultas, director of Valley Junior College. Taking part in presentation is Robert Nassi, right, Dean of Admission. Musician played for concert and 'sock hop' at college."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;14 x 16 cm. Photographic prints
Coultas, Walter T Nassi, Robert J Armstrong, Louis,--1901-1971 Los Angeles Valley College--Faculty Men--California--Los Angeles Musicians--California--Los Angeles Trumpet players--California--Los Angeles Singers--California--Los Angeles Deans (Education)--California--Los Angeles Degrees, Academic--California--Los Angeles Trumpet--California--Los Angeles Academic costumes Sherman Oaks (Los Angeles, Calif.) Group portraits Portrait photographs Valley Times Collection photographs
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